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French Labour CodeIn force
Paragraph 2: Counting of postal votes

Article R2122-88

The following shall not be included in the results of postal votes : 1° Envelopes without ballot papers ; 2° blank ballot papers ; 3° Multiple ballot papers found in the same envelope and in favour of…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Subsection 2: Packaged spring waters.

Article R1321-88

The labelling of packaged spring waters that are held with a view to sale, offered for sale, sold or distributed free of charge must include, in addition to the particulars provided for in Article 9 o…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Section 4: Management of radiological emergencies

Article R1333-88

After receiving the opinion of the French Nuclear Safety Authority (Autorité de sûreté nucléaire) or of the delegate for nuclear safety and radiation protection for defence-related facilities and acti…

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French Commercial codeIn force
Subsection 2: Provisions applicable to professional non-trading companies

Article R743-88

Within eight days of receipt, the funds from cash subscriptions shall be deposited either with the Caisse des dépôts et consignations, a notary or a credit institution.

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Subsection 3: Regional antibiotic therapy centres

Article R1413-88

The centre's operating procedures are set out in an agreement between the Regional Health Agency and the health establishment in which the centre is located and, where applicable, in an agreement betw…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Paragraph 2: Composition of the Agency and Working Conditions Committee and procedures for electing and appointing its members

Article R1432-88

The validity of the pre-electoral memorandum of understanding concluded between the Director General of the Agency and the trade union organisations concerned is subject to its signature by the majori…

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French Commercial codeIn force
Subsection 1: Provisions common to the various partnerships formed for the joint practice of the profession

Article R814-88

All registers and documents provided for by laws or regulations shall be opened and drawn up in the name of the company.

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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 4: Notified bodies

Article R4313-88

In the event of failure to comply with the obligations set out in this section, authorisation is withdrawn by order of the Minister responsible for labour after obtaining the opinion of the Conseil d'…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Paragraph 2: Ladders, stepladders and steps

Article R4323-88

Ladders are used in such a way as to provide workers with a secure grip and support at all times. The carrying of loads should be exceptional and limited to light, unobtrusive loads. It must not preve…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 6: Worker information and training

Article R4412-88

Safety information and training are adapted to changes in risks and the emergence of new risks. They are repeated regularly. They promote the application of prevention rules in line with developments…

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